Month: July 2026

NEW YORK, July 20, 2026 /3BL/ – Lenovo Foundation and Street Child United (SCU) celebrated two exceptional young leaders, Samantha Richards and Deyna Mamani Meji, with the presentation of tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final, recognizing their leadership, resilience and commitment to creating positive change in their communities. The special presentation took place in New York and featured Sir David Beckham, alongside Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yuanqing Yang, Gina Qiao, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at Lenovo, SCU President and Founder John Wroe and SCU Head of Sponsorship Devin Moss.

The experience highlights Lenovo Foundation’s partnership with Street Child United, an organization that uses the power of sport to ensure street-connected young people are seen, heard and able to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

As part of the partnership, Lenovo Foundation is supporting Street Child United’s mission through technology access, digital skills development and funding initiatives designed to help young people develop critical skills for the future. Support includes donations of Motorola smartphones to help participants stay connected and share their stories, Lenovo PCs for SCU Young Leaders and staff, and funding for AI digital literacy training.

The two Young Leaders honored today were selected from Street Child United’s Young Leaders Program, which supports former participants who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to their communities. As champions for the rights of street-connected young people, they represent the voices and experiences of their communities on national and international stages.

“At Lenovo Foundation, we believe that access to technology and education can unlock opportunity and transform lives,” said Calvin J. Crosslin, Vice President, Chief Inclusion Officer and President of Lenovo Foundation. “These two young leaders represent the extraordinary potential that exists in young people everywhere when they are given the tools, support and opportunity to succeed. Through our partnership with Street Child United, we are helping equip young leaders with the skills and technology they need to tell their stories, strengthen their communities and shape their futures. It is an honor to celebrate their achievements on one of the world’s biggest stages.”

John Wroe, CEO of Street Child United said: “We are delighted that Lenovo Foundation are providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to our Young Leaders. Partnerships like this are vital in helping us turn create opportunity for street-connected young people.”

The recognition builds on Lenovo Foundation’s broader support of Street Child United, including the donation of Lenovo PCs and Motorola smartphones and $25,000 in funding support for AI digital literacy training for SCU Young Leaders.

The partnership aligns with Lenovo Foundation’s mission to provide access to technology and education for communities that need it most while demonstrating how sport has the power to enable inclusion, opportunity and social impact around the world.

By combining the global reach of sport with access to technology and digital skills, Lenovo Foundation and Street Child United are helping ensure that young people from underserved communities have the opportunity to develop as leaders, advocates and changemakers.

Read more here about Lenovo’s partnership with FIFA and the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Authors: Tannaz Daruwalla, Leonardo Tibaquira, Miquel Jordana (republished with permission of Accion)

Every morning in El Alto, Bolivia, Yoselin has dozens of financial considerations to think about before her first customer arrives. How much oil should she buy this week? Will rising food prices cut into her profits again? Will there be enough left at the end of the month to support her family?

At just 26 years old, Yoselin runs a small storefront where she serves salchipapas — a local dish of sausage and fries — and hamburgers to her customers, primarily young people from the surrounding community. She started the business to generate additional income for her family, but like many first-time entrepreneurs, she quickly discovered that hard work alone is not always enough to sustain and grow a business.

Managing and tracking inventory was time-consuming, producing high-quality food for her growing customer base was demanding, and she also had to contend with rising costs for her ingredients, making planning unpredictable. And like many small business owners operating informally, she relied mostly on instinct to manage expenses and cash flow.

That began to change when she connected with BancoSol, Accion’s longtime partner in Bolivia. Through BancoSol, Yoselin accessed a small business loan that helped stabilize her operations and invest more confidently in her business. She also participated in Ovante, Accion’s digital financial capability program supported by FedEx, designed for microentrepreneurs to strengthen financial skills and decision-making through practical, accessible learning.

These may sound like small changes, but for entrepreneurs operating on very thin margins, understanding cash flow and planning ahead can make the difference between surviving week to week and building long-term stability. The Ovante modules, offered to BancoSol’s customers via an online mobile platform and delivered in workshops, have had immediate benefits for women entrepreneurs like Yoselin. It has also proved beneficial for her family, including Yoselin’s mother, who was unfamiliar with the concept of formal budgeting for her household and business finances. 

Digital tools have further expanded Yoselin’s reach. Through WhatsApp groups, she now communicates with her customers to let them know when she’s open and what’s on the menu. Recently, Yoselin started experimenting with TikTok to attract new customers and build her brand. 

In communities like El Alto, where many women entrepreneurs operate informally and face constant economic uncertainty, access to practical financial tools can have a huge impact. The challenge is often not lack of ambition, but lack of access to tools, systems, and support that help microentrepreneurs make informed decisions and plan for growth. That is where programs like Ovante can play an important role. By combining financial education with digital accessibility, the platform helps entrepreneurs build not only technical knowledge, but also confidence and agency. 

With improved confidence and decision-making power, women entrepreneurs are better able to contribute to their household income and plan for the future. Yoselin is setting an example for other women in her community, demonstrating that small changes in financial habits can build resilience against economic uncertainty.

Ovante’s digital financial education, delivered in partnership with BancoSol, is more than just a learning platform; it’s a catalyst for positive change. Since 2020, Accion has launched Ovante in Mexico, Colombia, Bolivia, and India, reaching over 150,000 customers — two-thirds of whom are women.

Equipping microentrepreneurs with practical skills, confidence, and accessible tools enables them to thrive, adapt, and dream bigger in the face of adversity. For Yoselin, the transformation is deeply personal. She still faces rising costs and uncertainty, but today she approaches those challenges differently: with greater confidence, stronger financial habits, and a clearer vision for what her business, and her future, could become.

Click here to learn about FedEx Cares, our global community engagement program.

Verizon

At a glance

 

• Devastating Impact: Hurricane Milton severely flooded and destroyed the home of Michelle and her family in Tampa, leaving them temporarily displaced and without a safe place to live.
• Resilient Partnership: Verizon’s Community Disaster Resilience initiative partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build and repair homes nationwide using storm-resistant, “FORTIFIED” construction standards that protect against future extreme weather.
• A New Beginning: Through this partnership, Michelle and her family will now live in a brand-new, disaster-resilient home in a 23-home development in Brandon, Florida, restoring their sense of safety and peace.

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When Hurricane Milton tore through Tampa, Florida, on October 9, 2024, Michelle watched as floodwaters destroyed everything in her home—including clothes, furniture, and bedding—and shattered her sense of security.

“That was the scariest moment of my life,” Michelle says. Although it wasn’t in a flood zone, water cascaded throughout her parents’ house, where Michelle was living with her sons and granddaughter. The family survived the storm but the house was uninhabitable. They bounced between a shelter and family members’ homes for months.

Michelle and her family weren’t alone. Back-to-back-hurricanes caused widespread devastation in the Tampa Bay area that autumn, flooding homes and destroying roofs.

To help people recover from the storm, Verizon Community Disaster Resilience, an initiative to help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from extreme weather events, partnered with Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit organization that helps families in need of affordable housing. The partnership works to build new homes, repair homes and provide homeowners with essential, disaster-resilient structural improvements.

For homes in Florida, such upgrades include storm shutters, hurricane-resistant windows and garage doors, as well as roof trusses and roof straps to help buildings withstand hurricane-force winds. This type of FORTIFIED construction in a home like Michelle’s leads to fewer insurance claims and greater cost savings for homeowners after disasters, reducing loss frequency by as much as 69 percent and loss severity by up to 32 percent.

“Building disaster-resilient homes brings stability to these families, and the security that they have a place to go during a storm—and they know after the storm, they’re going to have a place to live and feel safe,” says Richard Rogers, chief development officer for Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough.

Community Disaster Resilience sponsored the construction of a new home for Michelle, her adult sons, and her granddaughter. At a dedication ceremony, the family was welcomed to a brand-new, 23-home development in Brandon, Florida.

When a natural disaster happens, we are on the scene recovering the networks, but we also want to help build empowered and prepared communities.

Donna Epps
Senior Vice President and Chief Responsibility Officer at Verizon

“When a natural disaster happens, we are on the scene recovering the networks, but we also want to help build empowered and prepared communities,” explains Donna Epps, senior vice president and chief responsibility officer at Verizon. “[Community Disaster Resilience] was born to help communities and families prepare for natural disasters with strength, respond with urgency, and in this case, recover with resilience.”

Having a house where her family can feel safe and secure is what is most important to Michelle. “It’s your sense of peace, sense of comfort, a sense of family,” she says. “That’s what home means to me.”

For more information and to learn more, visit Verizon Community Disaster Resilience.
 

^{Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $138.2 billion in 2025. Verizon’s world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit verizon.com or find a retail location at verizon.com/stores.}

By Jordyn Martin

Earlier this June, Entergy Louisiana hosted the third annual Watt-A-Catch Fishing Rodeo — and thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our employees, partners and sponsors, this year’s event made an even bigger splash for families in need across our state.

The poker‑style tournament and silent auction brought together anglers from across the region, all united by a shared purpose: supporting The Power to Care, Entergy’s longstanding program that offers emergency bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. Together, participants raised more than $190,000 — an impressive $55,000 increase over last year’s total, and a testament to the heart and commitment of the Entergy community.

This achievement was made possible through the leadership of William Sones, vice president of power delivery chief engineer; Victor Herrington, director of reliability performance; and William McDonald, director of field mentoring programs, whose dedication ensured a seamless and impactful event.

A legacy of community support

Since 2008, The Power to Care has worked alongside local nonprofits, Entergy employees and generous customers to reach those who need help most. To date, the program has provided essential support to more than 250,000 individuals facing financial hardship and has raised over $50 million to assist customers during challenging times.

This year’s rodeo not only adds to that legacy, it strengthens it. Each dollar raised helps ensure that when our most vulnerable neighbors face unexpected hardships, they aren’t navigating those moments alone.

Making a difference beyond the day

The impact of The Power to Care continues long after the fishing rods are packed away. The program provides year‑round assistance, offering comfort, stability and hope to customers who need it most.

To learn more or to support The Power to Care, visit the donation page here. Your contribution helps power life and uplift communities throughout Louisiana.

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By Jordyn Martin

Earlier this June, Entergy Louisiana hosted the third annual Watt-A-Catch Fishing Rodeo — and thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our employees, partners and sponsors, this year’s event made an even bigger splash for families in need across our state.

The poker‑style tournament and silent auction brought together anglers from across the region, all united by a shared purpose: supporting The Power to Care, Entergy’s longstanding program that offers emergency bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. Together, participants raised more than $190,000 — an impressive $55,000 increase over last year’s total, and a testament to the heart and commitment of the Entergy community.

This achievement was made possible through the leadership of William Sones, vice president of power delivery chief engineer; Victor Herrington, director of reliability performance; and William McDonald, director of field mentoring programs, whose dedication ensured a seamless and impactful event.

A legacy of community support

Since 2008, The Power to Care has worked alongside local nonprofits, Entergy employees and generous customers to reach those who need help most. To date, the program has provided essential support to more than 250,000 individuals facing financial hardship and has raised over $50 million to assist customers during challenging times.

This year’s rodeo not only adds to that legacy, it strengthens it. Each dollar raised helps ensure that when our most vulnerable neighbors face unexpected hardships, they aren’t navigating those moments alone.

Making a difference beyond the day

The impact of The Power to Care continues long after the fishing rods are packed away. The program provides year‑round assistance, offering comfort, stability and hope to customers who need it most.

To learn more or to support The Power to Care, visit the donation page here. Your contribution helps power life and uplift communities throughout Louisiana.

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Whirlpool Corporation announced today that its Feel Good Fridge program has officially reached a major milestone, deploying more than 4,000 refurbished refrigerators across the United States. The company originally had a goal of deploying 3,000 fridges by 2030 nationwide. However, the company has bypassed this goal ahead of schedule through strengthened partnerships and the hard work of dozens of employee volunteers.

The program, originally launched by Whirlpool Corp. in 2021, is designed to solve a critical bottleneck in the food access pipeline. While fresh produce and healthy meals can be available for donation, community networks and food pantries sometimes lack the necessary refrigeration infrastructure to keep items fresh. By donating refurbished refrigerators, Whirlpool Corp. effectively diverts appliances from landfills while actively connecting vulnerable communities to fresh food.

“To exceed our goals so quickly speaks volumes to the urgency of the cause, the strength of our community partnerships, and the dedication of our 75-member core employee team,” said Feel Good Fridge program lead Kyle Trewhella.

Feeding America^® is also pleased to recognize this milestone.

By pairing the Feeding America network’s supply of fresh food with fridge donations from Whirlpool Corporation, we’re removing barriers for people experiencing food insecurity and we’re glad to have such a strong partner to help end hunger.

“Access to nutritious food is vital for a healthy community,” said Diane Letson, vice president of food industry partnerships at Feeding America. “By pairing the Feeding America network’s supply of fresh food with fridge donations from Whirlpool Corporation, we’re removing barriers for people experiencing food insecurity and we’re glad to have such a strong partner to help end hunger.”

A Sustainable Solution
The Feel Good Fridge program operates as a collaboration that leverages corporate capabilities and non-profit expertise. Whirlpool Corporation provides the refurbished appliances and logistical infrastructure, while Feeding America® coordinates with local food banks to ensure the units remain continuously stocked with fresh food options for people facing hunger.

Measurable Impact
Since its inception in 2021, the Feel Good Fridge program has delivered:

• 4,000+ refurbished refrigerators deployed nationwide, keeping appliances out of landfills.
• 250,000+ Pounds of fresh food successfully delivered to food-insecure areas.
• 25,000+ Families reached across the country.

Expanding Our Footprint
The program now spans 20 states and the District of Columbia, providing vital support to urban and rural communities alike: Arizona (93 Feel Good Fridge units), California (515), Colorado (35), Florida (228), Georgia (346), Illinois (120), Indiana (205), Iowa (66), Massachusetts (28), Michigan (980), Minnesota (49), New York (62), North Carolina (50), Pennsylvania (111), Tennessee (28), Texas (506), Virginia (384), Washington (16), District of Columbia (2), Wisconsin (179)

To learn more about the Feel Good Fridge program, visit whirlpoolcorp.com/feel-good-fridge.

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Whirlpool Corporation announced today that its Feel Good Fridge program has officially reached a major milestone, deploying more than 4,000 refurbished refrigerators across the United States. The company originally had a goal of deploying 3,000 fridges by 2030 nationwide. However, the company has bypassed this goal ahead of schedule through strengthened partnerships and the hard work of dozens of employee volunteers.

The program, originally launched by Whirlpool Corp. in 2021, is designed to solve a critical bottleneck in the food access pipeline. While fresh produce and healthy meals can be available for donation, community networks and food pantries sometimes lack the necessary refrigeration infrastructure to keep items fresh. By donating refurbished refrigerators, Whirlpool Corp. effectively diverts appliances from landfills while actively connecting vulnerable communities to fresh food.

“To exceed our goals so quickly speaks volumes to the urgency of the cause, the strength of our community partnerships, and the dedication of our 75-member core employee team,” said Feel Good Fridge program lead Kyle Trewhella.

Feeding America^® is also pleased to recognize this milestone.

By pairing the Feeding America network’s supply of fresh food with fridge donations from Whirlpool Corporation, we’re removing barriers for people experiencing food insecurity and we’re glad to have such a strong partner to help end hunger.

“Access to nutritious food is vital for a healthy community,” said Diane Letson, vice president of food industry partnerships at Feeding America. “By pairing the Feeding America network’s supply of fresh food with fridge donations from Whirlpool Corporation, we’re removing barriers for people experiencing food insecurity and we’re glad to have such a strong partner to help end hunger.”

A Sustainable Solution
The Feel Good Fridge program operates as a collaboration that leverages corporate capabilities and non-profit expertise. Whirlpool Corporation provides the refurbished appliances and logistical infrastructure, while Feeding America® coordinates with local food banks to ensure the units remain continuously stocked with fresh food options for people facing hunger.

Measurable Impact
Since its inception in 2021, the Feel Good Fridge program has delivered:

• 4,000+ refurbished refrigerators deployed nationwide, keeping appliances out of landfills.
• 250,000+ Pounds of fresh food successfully delivered to food-insecure areas.
• 25,000+ Families reached across the country.

Expanding Our Footprint
The program now spans 20 states and the District of Columbia, providing vital support to urban and rural communities alike: Arizona (93 Feel Good Fridge units), California (515), Colorado (35), Florida (228), Georgia (346), Illinois (120), Indiana (205), Iowa (66), Massachusetts (28), Michigan (980), Minnesota (49), New York (62), North Carolina (50), Pennsylvania (111), Tennessee (28), Texas (506), Virginia (384), Washington (16), District of Columbia (2), Wisconsin (179)

To learn more about the Feel Good Fridge program, visit whirlpoolcorp.com/feel-good-fridge.

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SungEel HiTech, a global recycling specialist, is establishing a secondary battery recycling infrastructure to actively support the realization of a circular economy in the electric vehicle era and the transition to an eco-friendly industry.

In line with domestic and international environmental policies and market changes, the company plays a key role in the global battery recycling sector and is committed to developing technologies and expanding business for a more sustainable future.

Recent international environmental regulations such as the strengthened EU Battery Directive require improved recovery rates of valuable metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as the adoption of eco-friendly processes.

SungEel HiTech is proactively responding to these changes by advancing technology and focusing on expanding production infrastructure. The main process involves recycling lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, mobile phones, and energy storage systems (ESS) to extract valuable metals.

“Previously, individual unit processes such as discharging, disassembly, crushing, melting, and hydrometallurgical refining were managed by different systems for each process, leading to complexities in operation and maintenance, as well as challenges in ensuring process efficiency,” said Kim Taekyung, Manager of SungEel HiTech. “Therefore, SungEel HiTech determined that introducing a stable and efficient solution capable of integrally managing all processes on a single platform is urgently needed.”

To achieve integrated control and optimization of these processes, SungEel HiTech implemented Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx® Distributed Control System (DCS). The PlantPAx DCS solution enables unified control of the entire battery recycling process on a single platform. This standardizes engineering and maintenance platforms, delivering high availability and performance while ensuring long-term technical support.

“Being able to manage complex processes on a single integrated platform has greatly improved efficiency not only in process operations but also in maintenance,” Taekyung said. “Additionally, by collecting and analyzing data across the entire process in real time, we have enabled smart factory-based operations that enhance productivity, quality control, and early detection of equipment abnormalities.”

Through the implementation of the PlantPAx Distributed Control System, SungEel HiTech has realized automation based on real-time process data, significantly improving production efficiency and quality stability. This has reduced quality variations and enabled consistent product output.

By securing full visibility of all processes and equipment conditions, the company can respond swiftly to abnormal situations. The automated safety management system has enhanced workplace safety and reduced the risk of accidents. Additionally, the environmental monitoring features ensure effective compliance with strengthened domestic and international environmental regulations.

The predictive maintenance capabilities of the PlantPAx DCS help to prevent equipment failures in advance, maximizing uptime and reducing maintenance costs, and greatly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, this system deployment accelerates SungEel HiTech’s transition to a smart factory and establishes the foundational infrastructure to adopt advanced technologies such as AI and big data in the future.

Find additional details about this story, including a video interview with SungEel HiTech, on the Rockwell Automation website.

SungEel HiTech, a global recycling specialist, is establishing a secondary battery recycling infrastructure to actively support the realization of a circular economy in the electric vehicle era and the transition to an eco-friendly industry.

In line with domestic and international environmental policies and market changes, the company plays a key role in the global battery recycling sector and is committed to developing technologies and expanding business for a more sustainable future.

Recent international environmental regulations such as the strengthened EU Battery Directive require improved recovery rates of valuable metals like lithium, nickel, and cobalt, as well as the adoption of eco-friendly processes.

SungEel HiTech is proactively responding to these changes by advancing technology and focusing on expanding production infrastructure. The main process involves recycling lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, mobile phones, and energy storage systems (ESS) to extract valuable metals.

“Previously, individual unit processes such as discharging, disassembly, crushing, melting, and hydrometallurgical refining were managed by different systems for each process, leading to complexities in operation and maintenance, as well as challenges in ensuring process efficiency,” said Kim Taekyung, Manager of SungEel HiTech. “Therefore, SungEel HiTech determined that introducing a stable and efficient solution capable of integrally managing all processes on a single platform is urgently needed.”

To achieve integrated control and optimization of these processes, SungEel HiTech implemented Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx® Distributed Control System (DCS). The PlantPAx DCS solution enables unified control of the entire battery recycling process on a single platform. This standardizes engineering and maintenance platforms, delivering high availability and performance while ensuring long-term technical support.

“Being able to manage complex processes on a single integrated platform has greatly improved efficiency not only in process operations but also in maintenance,” Taekyung said. “Additionally, by collecting and analyzing data across the entire process in real time, we have enabled smart factory-based operations that enhance productivity, quality control, and early detection of equipment abnormalities.”

Through the implementation of the PlantPAx Distributed Control System, SungEel HiTech has realized automation based on real-time process data, significantly improving production efficiency and quality stability. This has reduced quality variations and enabled consistent product output.

By securing full visibility of all processes and equipment conditions, the company can respond swiftly to abnormal situations. The automated safety management system has enhanced workplace safety and reduced the risk of accidents. Additionally, the environmental monitoring features ensure effective compliance with strengthened domestic and international environmental regulations.

The predictive maintenance capabilities of the PlantPAx DCS help to prevent equipment failures in advance, maximizing uptime and reducing maintenance costs, and greatly improving operational efficiency. Furthermore, this system deployment accelerates SungEel HiTech’s transition to a smart factory and establishes the foundational infrastructure to adopt advanced technologies such as AI and big data in the future.

Find additional details about this story, including a video interview with SungEel HiTech, on the Rockwell Automation website.

The Schlumberger Foundation is proud to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize, a merit-based award that recognizes Fellows who are translating their scientific and engineering expertise into initiatives with demonstrated potential for wider impact.

For more than two decades, the Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future program has supported women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing advanced STEM research and developing their leadership.

Today, their achievements demonstrate that the program’s influence extends far beyond individual academic journeys. Across countries, disciplines and generations, Faculty for the Future Fellows are turning advanced scientific and engineering expertise into breakthrough solutions that open new pathways, strengthen communities and generate wider change across people and systems.

The Faculty for the Future Impact Prize recognizes proven initiatives and accelerates their next stage of development. Through funding, visibility and connection to the wider fellowship, the scientific and business community it helps recipients extend their reach and deepen their impact.

The 2026 Impact Prize recognizes outstanding initiatives in three areas:

• Educational Outreach
• Technology Innovation
• Social Impact

“Faculty for the Future began by investing in the education and potential of exceptional women scientists and engineers. What we now see is how that investment continues to multiply as Fellows open pathways for others, build institutions and apply their expertise to urgent challenges in their communities. The Impact Prize allows us to recognize this leadership, connect it across the fellowship and help it travel further,” said Capella Festa, President of the Schlumberger Foundation.

2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Recipients

The Schlumberger Foundation is delighted to announce the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize:

1- Dr. Darshana Joshi

VigyanShaala: STEM Access for Women and Rural Communities in India

2- Dr. Angela Tabiri

The Mathsqueen National STEAM Circuit

3- Dr. Novalia Pishesha

Future Southeast Asian Scientist (FSAS)

4- Dr. Chao Mbogo

Mentorship Infrastructure for Holistic Technologists

5- Dr. Hifza Rasheed

Empowering Women and Communities with Climate-Resilient Water

6- Professor Edu Inam

Scaling a Research Equipment Database for Equitable Access in Nigeria

7- Professor Bridget Bannerman

Empowering African Women to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

8- Dr. Tonthoza Uganja

Profitable Agroforestry for Smallholder Farmers in Malawi

9- Dr. Zita Nodjikouambaye

Community-Based Screening for Cervical and Breast Cancer in Chad

Selected from 156 applications from 61 countries, the nine winning initiatives reveal the breadth of what Faculty for the Future Fellows are building through science and engineering. They create pathways into STEM, strengthen access to research and healthcare, and develop practical responses to challenges in water, agriculture and climate resilience.

The Impact Prize marks a new chapter for Faculty for the Future. Building on more than two decades of support for advanced STEM education, it strengthens a global fellowship in which the scientific and engineering leadership of Fellows is recognized, connected and amplified.

About the Schlumberger Foundation

The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization founded by SLB in 1954. Its mission is to support education and promote excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Established in 2004, Faculty for the Future supports women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing PhD and postdoctoral STEM research at leading institutions worldwide. In 2026, the program reached the milestone of funding 1,000 Fellows globally.

For more information about the Schlumberger Foundation and Faculty for the Future program, visit https://schlumbergerfoundation.com/.

Faculty for the Future Impact Prize Global Press Kit